12:30 AM,
Sep. 21, 2013

Former Auburn Tigers head coach Gene Chizik speaks at a press conference after Texas A&M Aggies beat the Tigers 63-21 at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Written by

George F. Will

Like baby birds with yawning beaks, college football fans clamor to be fed. So fasten the chin strap on your helmet - ignore the warning label on it ("No helmet system can protect you from serious brain and/or neck injuries including paralysis or death. To avoid these risks, do not engage in the sport of football.") - and enjoy the seasonal festival of physical carnage, institutional derangement and moral seaminess.

Louisiana State University offensive lineman Josh Williford will, however, leave his helmet off, the 22-year-old having just retired from the sport rather than risk another ...